During Black History month, we hope you have time to reflect on the many historical sacrifices and important contributions of Black Americans to our American way of life.
We do this in the spirit of sharing:
- To build communities,
- To strengthen relationships,
- To critically look at and transform knowledge and its artifacts in how they are applied to Black Americans,
- To cultivate a culture of caring through deep listening to our patients and colleagues,
- To use history to imagine new ways of sharing in the opportunities and promises of discovery.
Please see below for Black History Month events/activities being held at WashU and in the St. Louis community. We also provide links for reading and viewing to guide your reflection beyond Black History Month.
WashU Danforth Campus
- February 3, 2026 from 6:00-7:30pm – Black History Month Kickoff with CS40
- February 13, 2026 from 3:30-5:30pm – 4the Ville Bus Tour – The Story of Black St. Louis
- February 25, 2026 from 7:00-8:30pm – Black History Month Scholar Athlete Panel with WashU Athletics, Team Meeting Room, Athletic Complex
- February 28, 2026 from 1:00 5:00pm – Black History Month Celebration Games, WashU Field House
WashU Medicine Campus
- February 19th from 3:00-5:00pm – Black History Month Campus Celebration, FLTC Hearth. In partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council – WashU Chapter, Black Faculty and Black Students, and the Black Postdoctoral Association
St. Louis & Missouri Community
- February 5, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm – Thursday Nights at the Museum – Celebrating Hair-itage
- February 12, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm – Thursday Nights at the Muesum – Mill Creek: The Harlem of St. Louis
- Friday, February 27th at 7:30pm – Lift Every Voice with the St. Louis Symphony. Powell Hall
Reading and Viewing
- Learn more about African American history across the City of St. Louis
- Listen and watch One Mic: Black History